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Former 'Dance Moms' Star Nia Sioux Alleges Racist Remarks from Abby Lee Miller
4 Nov
Summary
- Nia Sioux, 24, details racist comments and body shaming from 'Dance Moms' coach Abby Lee Miller
- Miller allegedly made remarks about Sioux's hair and feet, claiming Black people have "flat feet"
- Sioux says Miller's comments had "lasting effects" on her as the only Black dancer on the show
In her new memoir, former 'Dance Moms' star Nia Sioux, now 24, has come forward with allegations of racist remarks and body shaming from her former dance teacher, Abby Lee Miller. Sioux, who appeared on the show for seven seasons from 2011 to 2017, starting at the age of 9, says Miller frequently made inappropriate comments about her appearance.
Sioux recalls an incident during season two when she had her hair in braids, a hairstyle approved by production, yet Miller criticized it, saying, "It's like a log coming out of the side of her head." In another unreported incident, Miller allegedly asked Sioux, "Don't you just wish you had white-girl hair?" to which Sioux firmly responded, "No."
